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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.37, 1,095.57 and 596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.37, 1,095.57 and 596.54 is: 823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.37 : 1,095.57 = 596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.37/1,095.57 = 596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.37x = 1,095.57 × 596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.37x = 653,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,545.85/793.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.76

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